Jermain Defoe

England · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2004-2010

Small, sharp goal poacher with a lightning-quick shot

73.2OVR#947 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed80.5
  • Shooting73.4
  • Passing60.9
  • Ball Control77.3
  • Movement77.2
  • Football IQ71.0
  • Defending Skill28.7
  • Physical72.3
  • Mental72.7
  • Career74.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity90
  2. Reactions89
  3. Finishing88
  4. Attacking Positioning88
  5. Anticipation88
  6. Acceleration86
  7. Runs in Behind86
  8. Agility86
  9. Top Speed84
  10. Volleys84

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.5

  • Top Speed84
  • Acceleration86
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run74
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 73.4

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys84
  • Curve66
  • Penalties78
  • Heading52
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity74
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 60.9

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing56
  • Through Balls60
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 77.3

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession80
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot82
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 77.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind86
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 71.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management68
  • Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 28.7

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking26
  • Interceptions28
  • Standing Tackle32
  • Sliding Tackle24
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 72.3

  • Strength62
  • Stamina76
  • Agility86
  • Balance84
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions89
  • Hold-up Play52
  • Aerial Duels48
  • Aggression74

Mental 72.7

  • Big-Game Temperament72
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness70
  • Concentration78
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 74.6

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements45
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty74

Profile

Born
7 October 1982
Height
169 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2000–2022
Prime
2004-2010

Club career

  • 1999–2004 West Ham United
  • 2000–2001 Bournemouth (loan)
  • 2004–2008 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2008–2009 Portsmouth
  • 2009–2014 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2014–2015 Toronto FC
  • 2015–2017 Sunderland
  • 2017–2020 Bournemouth
  • 2019–2020 Rangers (loan)
  • 2020–2022 Rangers
  • 2022–2022 Sunderland

Honours

League title · Scottish Premiership Rangers 1

2020–21

League Cup 1

2007–08

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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